Strategic Directions of the Intellectual Property Area Development in Ukraine

This chapter is devoted to analysis of the National Strategy on Intellectual Property Area Development in Ukraine till 2025 (the National IP Strategy). The research is based on expert approaches, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s guidelines, analysis of the international IP framework, and on activities of the state authorities within the context of development and implementation of the National IP Strategy. The National IP Strategy puts special emphasis on the tasks facing the national legislator in the adoption of national legislation to fulfill Ukraine’s obligations under the Association Agreement with the EU in the field of intellectual property. It underlines the need to promote the development of IP management, ensure the growth of innovative potential of research institutions, review the role of intellectual property in the activities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to enhance the functional potential and transparency of collective management organizations (CMOs). The demand of developing the security system for geographical indications, which should include practical methods for the registration, protection and promotion of national geographical indications in the EU market, based on the Association Agreement with EU, is pointed out. The agenda also includes actions against patent trolling as well as organizing campaigns to inform the public about the adverse effects of piracy and counterfeiting. The joint actions with the international community will continue within the WTO cooperation, considering the WHO’s position to demonopolize the IP rights for the objects involved in counteracting the COVID-19 pandemic.